Top Stories from the European Commission - 6-11 February 2017

EU to let citizens take their digital services across bordersThu, 09 Feb 2017 14:39:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 8 February 2017 Negotiations between the EU institutions conclude with agreement that enables consumers to keep access to online content services from home when they travel in the EU.

EU opening a new chapter of relations with The GambiaThu, 09 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0100European Commission - Press release Brussels, 9 February 2017 Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, is in The Gambia today meeting the newly elected President Adama Barrow and his new Government.

€1 billion to maximise private investment in European transport infrastuctureWed, 08 Feb 2017 12:34:00 +0100European Commission - Press release Brussels, 8 February 2017 New call for proposals to combine Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) with other funding sources, including the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI). The European Commission is launching a new and innovative way to finance transport infrastructure projects in Europe.

Digital Single Market – Portability of online content servicesWed, 08 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0100European Commission - Fact Sheet Brussels, 8 February 2017 Questions and Answers 1/ What is the objective of the Regulation? The objective is to ensure that Europeans who buy or subscribe to online content services providing access to films, sports broadcasts, music, e-books and games at home are able to...

Further shaping and consolidating the European Solidarity CorpsWed, 08 Feb 2017 11:52:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 6 February 2017 The European Commission launched a public consultation to consult young people, teachers, youth workers, organisations, employers and other stakeholders on the priorities and the strengthening of the recently launched European Solidarity Corps.

Improving the implementation of European environmental policyWed, 08 Feb 2017 11:52:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 6 February 2017 The Commission today adopted the Environmental Implementation Review; a new way to help Member States apply EU rules benefits citizens, administrations and economy Today's adoption of the Environmental Implementation Review marks the beginning of a new process in improving how environmental laws...

College visit to the Maltese PresidencyTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:48:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 11 January 2017 President Juncker today led the College of Commissioners' visit to Valetta, Malta for the traditional visit of the incoming Presidency of the Council of the EU.

President Juncker participates in the Geneva settlement talks for CyprusTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:46:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 12 January 2017 President Juncker is leading the EU's delegation to Geneva for the Cyprus settlement Conference. Since the start of the Juncker Commission, President Juncker has actively supported the settlement process as a matter of priority for the European Commission.

The European Commission at the World Economic Forum in DavosTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:44:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 13 January 2017 The 2017 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos will take place from 17 to 20 January. This year's meeting will put the focus on "Responsive and Responsible Leadership".

Commission delivers on its Circular Economy promisesTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:42:00 +0100European - Announcement Commission Brussels, 26 January 2017 One year after adopting its Circular Economy Package, the Commission has reported on delivery and progress to date, and tabled new ideas on waste management and investment.

EU disaster response mechanism found "timely" and "effective"Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:38:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 18 January 2017 The European Court of Auditors releases today a report on the EU Civil protection mechanism - managed by the European Commission - pointing to its successful deployment in response to recent natural disasters and major disease outbreaks around the world.

Commission prepares next steps towards European Pillar of Social RightsTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:36:00 +0100European - Announcement Commission Brussels, 23 January 2017 The European Commission has taken a further step towards establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights at a high level conference in Brussels, and announced that it will co-host an EU Social Summit later this year.

Erasmus celebrates 30 yearsTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:29:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 26 January 2017 The Commission launched today celebrations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the start of Erasmus, one of the most successful programmes of the European Union. The Commission also published the Erasmus+ Annual Report.

End of roaming charges: EU negotiators agree on wholesale pricesTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:25:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 1 February 2017 As of 15 June, Europeans will be able to travel in the EU without roaming charges, after representatives of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission agreed on how to regulate wholesale roaming markets.

Modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural PolicyTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:23:00 +0100European Commission - Announcement Brussels, 2 February 2017 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, to provide input as we modernise and simplify it to take into account today's social, political, environmental and economic challenges.

Malta Summit and progress on Energy UnionTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:16:00 +0100European Commission - Weekly meeting Brussels, 1 February 2017 The College discussed the current international political developments, the preparation of the Malta Summit and the Second report on the State of the Energy Union. The Commission also held an orientation debate on Comitology.

Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital MutilationMon, 06 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0100European Commission - Statement Brussels, 6 February 2017 On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini, the EU's Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Commissioner, Vera Jourová, and Development Commissioner, Neven Mimica,...

Questions and Answers about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0100European Commission - Fact Sheet Brussels, 6 February 2017 The EU has actively participated in international cooperation to promote the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation. Discussion on Female Genital Mutilation is included in human rights and political dialogues with partner countries and in annual dialogues with civil society organisations.

Commission launches public consultation to further shape the European Solidarity CorpsMon, 06 Feb 2017 11:50:00 +0100European - Press release Commission Brussels, 6 February 2017 Today, the European Commission launches a public consultation to consult young people, teachers, youth workers, organisations, employers and other stakeholders on the priorities and the strengthening of the recently launched European Solidarity Corps.